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The Southeastern Conference announced Monday what Auburn officials already considered a formality by setting the fine at $100,000 for the fans getting on the playing court in violation of the league’s access to competition area policy.

The court storming by fans following Auburn’s first win over Kentucky since 2000 was the first in the history of Auburn Arena and first for the Tigers men’s basketball program since 2001. Before Saturday’s win, Auburn had lost 32 of its last 33 contests against the Wildcats program.

“When you beat Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas or Duke in college basketball, it is significant,” Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said. “When you beat a team like Kentucky, all of a sudden you have an opportunity to be nationally relevant even if it for a very short period of time.”

The celebration at Auburn Arena Saturday is seen as the school’s second violation of the policy went into effect on Dec. 1, 2004. Auburn’s first offense was when fans flooded the field of Jordan-Hare Stadium following Chris Davis’ 100-yard touchdown return in the Tigers victory over Alabama in the 2013 Iron Bowl matchup.

“The Conference has unanimously approved a policy requiring fines be applied when spectators enter the playing court after a game,” SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said in the league’s statement announcing Auburn’s fine. “While understanding the enthusiasm following an exciting victory, fans need to remain in the stands and avoid the safety concerns associated with rushing on to the playing floor. We want to have exciting experiences around SEC games, but also want to maintain a safe environment for student-athletes, coaches, spectators and officials.”

Financial penalties for violating the league’s policy were increased during the league’s spring meetings and include all of a universities’ sponsored athletic competitions. The fine structure is now $50,000 for a first offense to fines of up to $100,000 for a second offense and up to $250,000 for a third and subsequent offenses.